Anthony's Guidebook
Speakeasy
Atwater Cocktail Club
512 Av. AtwaterGreat Date Spot (Avoid on Weekends, too busy)
Mezcal bar. Great for dates, avoid weekends. It is in the basement of another bar. Ask the bartender to go downstairs and he will lead the way
54 locals recommend
Clandestino
436 R. Saint-François-XavierMezcal bar. Great for dates, avoid weekends. It is in the basement of another bar. Ask the bartender to go downstairs and he will lead the way
Great for small groups and dates. Its hard to find, look for the steel door and give it a knock to be let in
207 locals recommend
BAR - Big in Japan
4175 Boul. Saint-LaurentGreat for small groups and dates. Its hard to find, look for the steel door and give it a knock to be let in
Food scene
Great Food with a great vibe. Expect to wait in line, but its definitely worth it. Can get loud, not the place to be if you are looking for a chill/quiet dinner
187 locals recommend
Satay Brothers
3721 Rue Notre Dame OGreat Food with a great vibe. Expect to wait in line, but its definitely worth it. Can get loud, not the place to be if you are looking for a chill/quiet dinner
Tiradito
1076 Rue de BleuryAmazing Peruvian food - there is a bar underneath called Club Pelicana
Delicious Italian food - little bit expensive, but worth it. Try the burrata
38 locals recommend
Club Social P.S.
5090A Rue Notre Dame ODelicious Italian food - little bit expensive, but worth it. Try the burrata
I personally think they have the best poutine in town. (Even better than La Banquise across the road.
Get a chicken poutine and walk across to Parc Lafontaine to spend the afternoon
223 locals recommend
Ma Poule Mouillée
969 Rachel St EI personally think they have the best poutine in town. (Even better than La Banquise across the road.
Get a chicken poutine and walk across to Parc Lafontaine to spend the afternoon
French Quebecois food - Very pricey but worth it if you are looking to live it up a little
341 locals recommend
Au Pied de Cochon
536 Av. Duluth EFrench Quebecois food - Very pricey but worth it if you are looking to live it up a little
My favourite brunch places
Tommy
200 Notre-Dame St WAmazing decor and great food. Perfect for insta ;)
Fabergé Restaurant
25 Av. Fairmount OGreat brunch, always a big line
Foiegwa
3001 Rue Notre Dame OAlways a line, but well worth it for brunch
Local Pubs
Great for a pint of beer, 5min walk from the apartment. Sometimes you go home at 10pm other times at 3am, its always a surprise.
323 locals recommend
Burgundy Lion
2496 Rue Notre Dame OGreat for a pint of beer, 5min walk from the apartment. Sometimes you go home at 10pm other times at 3am, its always a surprise.
Great local pub in the Plateau with an interesting history (look it up). Look for the books on the back with crazy stories from travellers around the world. Be sure to add some of your own ;)
106 locals recommend
Else's
156 Rue Roy EGreat local pub in the Plateau with an interesting history (look it up). Look for the books on the back with crazy stories from travellers around the world. Be sure to add some of your own ;)
Bar Pamplemousse
1579 Boulevard Saint-LaurentGreat bar for a couple drinks and food. Good for groups and dates too
Fitzroy
551 Avenue du Mont-Royal EIf you like playing pool (Billiards) then this is where you want to be.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Bixi along the canal
Rent a Bixi (closest stop across the road from apartment). Ride along the canal all the way to the Old Port. Its an amazing bike path along the water and only takes about 15-20min